[Japan] Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Net Red Tree, Elf Terrace One-day Tour | Departing from Sapporo

Book a day trip to Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Net Red Tree, and Elf Terrace
on KKday now. Assemble at Sapporo Oriental Hotel in the morning and head to
Asahiyama Zoo, which is the most visited zoo in Japan. In the afternoon, we
headed to Biei's Red Trees and Shikiyama Hills to enjoy the beautiful winter
scenery. Finally, we end the day at the Forest Elf Terrace and return to
Sapporo.

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booking.

—Project introduction—

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Biei.com Red Tree Tour, Elf Terrace One-Day Tour

• Includes Biei winter red tree tour and free zoo tickets

—Instructions for use—

• Departure date: Departs every day
• Meeting time and location: 07:30 Sapporo Oriental Hotel / 08:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop (please be sure to check your email the day before departure to confirm the meeting place and time on the departure day)
• Number of people traveling: 1 person
• The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
• Special reminder: The one-day tour is a carpooling itinerary, and all guests are required to arrive on time. Failure to wait after the delay will be regarded as voluntary abandonment of the trip. Therefore, it is recommended that all guests wait at the pick-up location 10 minutes before departure.
• The itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.

—Itinerary introduction—

Asahiyama Zoo (about 120 minutes, including free lunch time)

• Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is the northernmost zoo in Japan and has become the most visited zoo in Japan. Who said that when you go to a zoo in winter, most animals hibernate in groups behind closed doors? Visiting the Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido on a snowy day is definitely fun: cute penguins walk together in the snow, clumsy little raccoons crawl around overhead making faces, curious seals shuttle up and down the glass columns and play around, monkeys The groups cling to each other for warmth. The biggest feature here is to ensure that the animals can be kept in a relatively free state to the greatest extent, and through clever displays, visitors can observe the animals up close. (The penguin walk is expected to be carried out from December to March, and it will be arranged to watch the penguin walk at 11:00 am).

Asahiyama Zoo closed days: April 8, 2024 to April 26, 2024, November 4 to
November 10, December 30 to January 1, 2025. If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, then
The itinerary was changed to Biei Mangrove (30 minutes) - Shikisai no Oka (50
minutes) - Biei Green Pond (30 minutes) - Shirasu Falls (15 minutes)

From April 1st to November 30th, go to: Biei Aoike (about 30 minutes)

Located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido, it was formed by a dam
built to intercept volcanic magma. Under sunlight, the water in the pool will
reflect blue, hence its name. Aoike was once photographed by National
Geographic photographer Kent Shiraishi. The work was later acquired by Apple
and became one of the default desktops in the MAC series. The water of Qingchi
contains rich minerals and sandy components in volcanic ash. Under the
sunlight, Qingchi will show various colors with subtle changes in the
environment. You never know what he will show you at the next moment, which
makes people full of expectations.

Remark! Let’s observe the [tourist etiquette] together and visit the Hill Town
Biei! The pastoral scenery of Biei is a unique landscape created by farmers
cultivating delicious crops. However, in recent years, there has been an
increase in the number of tourists who have unintentionally stepped into
farmland in order to take pictures of beautiful scenery. This move not only
harms the crops, but also tramples on the fruits of farmers' hard work and
beads of sweat. Therefore, please abide by the following tourist etiquette,
and let us protect the original beauty of the countryside together.

★When taking photos, please "step back" and stand on the asphalt road to take
the view. In this way, the blue sky, white clouds, and fields can be captured
in your frame.

★When tourists enter the farmland to take pictures, please "speak out" to stop
them and remind them: "Sorry, please don't go into the farmland."

From April 1st to November 30th, go to: Shiragu Falls (about 15 minutes)

The Shirakane Falls in Furano, Hokkaido, has a drop of 30 meters and an
altitude of 600 meters. It is located in the Shirogane Hot Spring Village of
Biei Town. It is named "Shiratsu Waterfall" because of the white whisker-like
water pouring down from the cracks in the rocks. The water gushing from the
ground beat against the rocks and stirred up blue waves. Here you can enjoy
beautiful mountains and clear waters in summer and white snow in winter. You
can enjoy the sharp contrast between the two seasons.

Biei.com Red Tree Tour (about 30 minutes, due to road conditions and snow
plowing conditions, the tree may not be accessible, a car tour will be
arranged without getting off the car)

• Ken & Merry Tree (get off and tour for about 10 minutes): Named after it appeared in the 1972 Nissan "Horizon of Love" CM commercial. The male and female protagonists in the commercial, Ken & Mary, use this tall poplar tree as the background to perform a wonderful commercial in the northern land. Near Ken & Mary's Wood, there is a triangular building painted in goose yellow, surrounded by Christmas trees, which is very cute.
• Remark! Let’s observe the [tourist etiquette] together and visit the Hill Town Biei!
• The pastoral scenery of Biei is a unique landscape created by farmers cultivating delicious crops. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of tourists who have unintentionally stepped into farmland in order to take pictures of beautiful scenery. This move not only harms the crops, but also tramples on the fruits of farmers' hard work and beads of sweat. Therefore, please abide by the following tourist etiquette, and let us protect the original beauty of the countryside together.
• When taking photos, please "step back" and stand on the asphalt road to capture the view. In this way, the blue sky, white clouds, and fields can be included in your frame. When tourists enter the farmland to take photos, please "speak out" to stop them and remind them: "Sorry, please don't go into the farmland."

Shikisai-no-Oka (about 40 minutes)

• In winter, it is covered with white snow. At this time, Shikisai-no-Oka turns into a snow paradise. There are snowmobiles, sledding and other entertainment projects here. Even novices can enjoy the snow and nature. In addition, you can choose to visit Grass mud horse pasture. In winter, the trees in the distance on the hills are neatly arranged in a row, like guards, guarding the land uniformly. Only tall and tall trees are left on the vast white snow. This minimalist style makes people reluctant to Move around, stop and watch, this is the winter charm of Shikisai-no-Oka.
• Please pay for snow activities at your own expense. Price reference: Grass Mud Horse Ranch, snowmobiles, snow rafting, sledding, and ski circles. Opening hours: early December to February 9:00 – 16:00 (December 31, Closed on January 1st), March 9:00 – 16:30 ※The period may vary depending on the amount of snowfall.

Pass by HERB GARDEN and get free hot drinks

• Choose one of two hot drinks: Hokkaido specialty corn soup or hot tea
• Choose one of three ice creams: cream ice cream, Furano specialty lavender ice cream, cantaloupe ice cream

Forest Elf Terrace (about 30 minutes)

• Ningle Terrace in Furano is a forest handmade experience workshop inspired by a character in the novels of Japanese writer Satoshi Kuramoto (to be precise, a 15cm elf living in a large forest). The cabins here are small shops one by one, selling unique small goods, basically all handmade, such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand paintings, and crafts made of Furano’s dried lavender flowers. Each shop is small and exquisite, and everything is sold only here and there will not be a second one. The lights in the evening are very romantic.

  
  

• Itinerary from April 27 to November 3, November 11 to 30, 2024

  
  

07:30 Sapporo Oriental Hotel

08:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop

10:30 Asahiyama Zoo [ticket included] (stay for about 120 minutes) *Includes
lunch time at your own expense

13:20 Biei Blue Pond (stay for about 30 minutes)

14:05 Furano Shirasu Falls (stay for about 15 minutes)

14:50 Forest Elf Terrace (stay for about 30 minutes)

[Free ice cream or hot drinks when passing through HERB GARDEN: cream ice
cream/Furano lavender/cantaloupe ice cream/corn soup/hot tea]

15:30 Departure back to Sapporo city

18:00 Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop/Sapporo Oriental
Hotel

*The above itinerary times are all in Japan’s local time and are subject to local arrangements.

• December 1, 2024 - December 29, 2024 itinerary

07:30 Sapporo Oriental Hotel

08:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop

10:30 Asahiyama Zoo [ticket included] (stay for about 120 minutes) *Includes
lunch time at your own expense

13:00 Biei.com Red Tree Tour: Ken & Mery’s Tree (stay for about 10 minutes)
*Due to road conditions, some trees cannot be approached. Tours will be
arranged in the car and no alighting will be arranged.

13:50 Furano Shikisai-no-Oka (stay for about 40 minutes)

14:40 Forest Elf Terrace (stay for about 30 minutes) [Passing through HERB
GARDEN, free hot drinks: corn soup or hot tea]

15:40 Departure back to Sapporo city

18:10 Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop/Sapporo Oriental
Hotel

*The above itinerary times are all in Japan’s local time and are subject to local arrangements.

— Terms and Conditions —

1. After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any losses incurred.
2. When making a reservation, be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
3. During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
4. Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and pregnant women are recommended to be accompanied by relatives.
5. This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under 18 years old. If you want to register, please have your guardian sign up for this trip together.
6. This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.

7. Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.

   
   

8. If you leave the group on your own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.

   
   
9. The arrival time of each trip may change depending on the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me. We will not request a refund for this reason.
10. Please be sure to abide by local Japanese laws and regulations, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights.
11. When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.

— crowd description —

1. Seniors aged 70 years or above must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
2. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
3. The elderly need a health certificate. To view the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
4. Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
5. This product can be booked by non-Mainland residents, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.

—Travel Instructions—

1. Pick-up/Gathering

• Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be returned, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in mid-trip. If you are unable to participate in this itinerary due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.

2. Things to know when traveling

• During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you without any refund. Any accidents that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group are required. Please bear your own responsibility.
• During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide's notification), so please be prepared in advance.
• The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.
• This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Please note that some restaurants do not allow outside food to be brought into the restaurant or they only occupy seats without ordering.

3. Local customs/regulations

• Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.

4. Weather

• This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The actual conditions of the day shall prevail.
• In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the execution time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.
• The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose carefully when placing an order.

5. Shopping

• During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above-mentioned places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself. We apologize for the inconvenience!
• There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and pose various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.

- Kind tips-

1. Passengers please keep your mobile phone open during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.
2. If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent motion sickness or seasickness so as not to affect your pleasant trip.
3. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in the activity, and prepare sunscreen, insect repellent lotion, windproof jacket, camera and other items.
4. Please keep your belongings safe and try not to bring valuables with you. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss yourself.
5. Safety warning: Swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, playing in the snow and other activities all involve certain risks. Before participating, please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to relevant announcements and suggestions from relevant local departments and other professional institutions.